At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter "dextran" as a case-sensitive code to unlock all modes.

All cars

At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter "theCollector" or "nimbuk" as a case-sensitive code to unlock all cars in arcade mode.

All locations

At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter "pennyThug" as a case-sensitive code to unlock all locations in arcade mode.

All locations and cars

At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter "rimbuk" as a case-sensitive code to unlock all locations and cars in arcade mode.

Infinite nitrous

At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter "greenLantern" as a case-sensitive code to get unlimited nitrous boosters in arcade mode. Note: This also adds nitrous to motorcycles.

No damage

At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter "gladiator" as a case-sensitive code to become immune to most damage in arcade mode. Note: If you burnout, there will be damage on your damage meter. However, if you hit something at a high speed you will not see or get damage from that impact.

Guns and rockets

At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter "savethekids" as a case-sensitive code. Play in arcade mode, then press L3 and R3 to fire.

Guns, rockets, nitrous, and no damage

At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter "immortal" as a case-sensitive code. Play in arcade mode, then press L3 and R3 to fire.

Enhanced in-air control

At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter "carcrobatics" as a case-sensitive code. Note: This is not unlockable.

Adjust game difficulty

At the main menu, highlight "Options Mode". Press Down, then press Left or Right until "Option: Cheat Codes" is highlighted. Press X. Then, enter one of the following case-sensitive codes to select a difficulty setting; "howhardcanitbe0" is the easiest setting, and "howhardcanitbe9" is the most difficult.

howhardcanitbe0

howhardcanitbe1

howhardcanitbe2

howhardcanitbe3

howhardcanitbe4

howhardcanitbe5

howhardcanitbe6

howhardcanitbe7

howhardcanitbe8

howhardcanitbe9

Alternate introduction sequence

When you start a race and the street light appears, hold R2 until the race starts. Then, restart the race and you will get a different introduction view.

Motorcycle

Defeat five motorcycles in a long race to unlock the motorcycle.

Los Angeles police car

Win all the circuit races in Los Angeles in arcade mode to unlock the Los Angeles police car.

Paris police car

Win all the circuit races in Paris in arcade mode to unlock the Paris police car.

Tokyo police car

Win all the circuit races in Tokyo in arcade mode to unlock the Tokyo police car.

Win all the races in Los Angeles, Paris, and Tokyo in arcade mode to unlock the SLFA50X. It is the fastest car in the game and can hit 250 mph with no boost. You can only use it in arcade mode.

Quick start

At the starting line when the countdown begins, hold R1 to peel out, and then move back and forth to sway the car. This will move you forward slightly, and will give you a better starting position.

Boost

The Veloci and SLF450x vehicles have a boost option. Once you go over 60 mph, hold R1 to get a speed boost. Note: Handling will get difficult when this is done; using it on a straightaway may work best. Also, when riding the Cohete (motorcycle) and accelerating, briefly hold L1 to pop a wheelie. This will give you more acceleration/speed. Additionally with any car, after you start to accelerate hold R1 and it will speed up your car.

Easy turning with motorcycles

While driving, hold L2 and use the Analog-stick to make any type of turn. On straightaways, hold Up to duck down to prevent drag.

Zoom on min-map

Press Down/Left or Down/Right to zoom in and out of the mini-map at the bottom left corner.

Rarely fall off bike

Enable the "No damage" code. When riding a motorcycle, the only way you can fall off is when you go too far back on a wheelie.

Easy wheelies

Get a motorcycle and do a wheelie for at least three seconds. Then, pull back all the way on the Analog-stick. If done correctly, you will be perfectly balanced.

Graffiti

Look at some of the graffiti on the walls in Los Angeles to find some interesting things. Near a wall by the airport is graffiti that says "Vice City", referring to the fact that Rockstar made both Midnight Club 2 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. There is also saw a wall that had "Rockstar" on it.

Fly into the air

Enable the "Guns and rockets" and "No damage" codes. Enter arcade mode and select "Cruise". During the game, drive up to a wall and press R3 to fire a rocket. You will fly into the air.

Blow people away

Drive up to a person on the sidewalk, without running them over. When they walk across the front of your car and are close, press L3 to fire your machine gun.

Flip the finger

Choose the motorcycle and go into any mode. Remain idle without moving. After about thirty seconds, the man on the bike will turn around and flip the finger.

Portapotty rocket

Enable the "Guns and rockets" code. Go to the construction site and find a portapotty. Fire a rocket directly at it. It will fly up, and after three seconds it will come back down as it was before.

Nitrous continues firing out of the car after restarting

Start an arcade or career mode race. At the beginning or any time during the race, press R2 (Nitrous). Immediately restart the race and your car will still be firing out the nitrous.

Motorcycle drives itself

Enable the "Guns and rockets" code. Select the motorcycle, if available. When you are about to begin a race, start to burn out. Shift yourself towards another racer while still burning out by using the Left Analog-stick. Press R3 to fire a missile at an opponent. You should both explode. However when you recover, your bike will be riding on its own. Note: Your damage meter will be very high; if you crash and recover, your driver will be back.